Petdemic: One of the Pandemic’s Surprise Legacies

Petdemic: One of the Pandemic’s Surprise Legacies
The petdemic has seen a boom in dog ownership with an estimated 30.4 million pets now living with us across the country. Supplied
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During the ongoing pandemic, Australia has seen the greatest surge in pet ownership—with 10 percent more people seeking furry companionship in a time of significant uncertainty and reduced social interaction in the past two years.

A recent study by Animal Medicines Australia found it was “the biggest boom Australia has seen” with the number of Australians owning pets increasing to nearly 70 percent of households.

Jessie Zhang
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Jessie Zhang is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia, covering news on health and science.
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